Chicago White Sox Made Critical Decision in Recent Trade With Arizona Diamondbacks
The Chicago White Sox were offered outfielder Dominic Fletcher or outfielder Jake McCarthy in exchange for top pitching prospect Cristian Mena, but ultimately acquired Fletcher.
Fletcher appeared in 28 games for the Diamondbacks last year, batting .301 with two home runs, 14 RBI, a .791 OPS, and a 0.7 WAR in his first taste of the big leagues. [ more ]
The Twins traded Jorge Polanco to the Mariners for MLB players Justin Topa and Anthony DeSclafani, not coming at a significant financial cost.
The Twins plan to reallocate the payroll savings from the trade to improve the roster, potentially targeting a first baseman and a right-handed hitting outfielder. [ more ]
Dodgers reportedly sign Jason Heyward to one-year deal - Dodgers Digest
The Dodgers have reportedly signed outfielder Jason Heyward to a one-year deal worth $9 million.
Heyward had a strong season with the Dodgers in 2023, primarily playing against right-handed pitching and providing solid defense in right field. [ more ]